Best 8 Umami Chicken Chow Mein Recipes

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Umami chicken chow mein is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken, vegetables, and a special sauce. Its preparation involves marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil, which infuses it with intense flavors. The chicken is then stir-fried with an array of colorful vegetables, creating a vibrant and visually appealing dish. The final touch comes with the addition of a flavorful sauce made from a blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth, which adds an umami-rich depth to the dish. The result is a lip-smacking chow mein that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving more.

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CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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My grandmother got this recipe from a friend over 30 years ago, and I have made additions to it. It's delicious! Serve over cooked white rice or crisp noodles.

Provided by Ruth A. Dawson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
½ cup chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped celery
2 onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn
½ cup green beans
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup cold water
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat

Steps:

  • In a wok or skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder; cook until the onions have wilted. Add chicken broth and baby corn. Continue cooking until celery is cooked but still crisp. Stir in the green beans or bean sprouts and soy sauce.
  • Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Slowly stir into vegetables. Sauce should start to thicken a little. Mix in chicken, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 275.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

UMAMI CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When I lived in TX, I was trying to duplicate a light sauce based chicken chow mein similar to one of my favorite take-outs in Minneapolis. This is relatively close and very tasty!! Now that I'm back in the Minneapolis area, I tell my DH that I've forgotten how to make chow mein...

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms (or 1 can)
3/4 cup biased cut celery
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups cooked chicken strips
1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt
white pepper
1 dash Accent seasoning (msg)

Steps:

  • Cook vegetables in oil- until tender.
  • Add chicken and bean sprouts.
  • Add the broth- bring to slight boil.
  • Add salt, pepper and Accent to taste.
  • Make a mixture of the cornstarch and water.
  • Add this mixture to other ingredients for thickening.
  • Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 364.4, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 7

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE-POT CHICKEN CHOW MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, pepper, chicken breasts, onion, celery, carrots, cabbage, ramen noodle, chicken broth, scallion

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅓ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
pepper, to taste
2 chicken breasts, cubed
½ onion, julienned
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 carrots, julienned
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 packages ramen noodle, without seasoning packet
1 ½ cups chicken broth
scallion

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
  • Place chicken cubes into a re-sealable plastic bag pour half of the marinade into the bag and save the rest for later.
  • Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Pour the marinated chicken into a large pot and cook over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the pot.
  • Add sesame oil to the bottom of the pot and add the onion, celery, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Place both of the ramen noodle bricks into the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour in chicken broth over the noodles.
  • Cover the noodles with the vegetables as much as possible. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
  • Break up the noodles and add back the chicken, and pour in the rest of the marinade from earlier.
  • Garnish with scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 11 grams

BASIC CHICKEN CHOW MEIN RECIPE



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I couldn't find a decent basic chow mein recipe on the internet or in books, so i experimented and came up with a delicious and simple chicken chow mein recipe which is easy and cheap to make.

Provided by Tonitots

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 chicken breast fillets
1 -2 onion, diced
100 g bean sprouts
100 g egg noodles
dark soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat some oil in a pan, a wok is best to use.
  • Cut the chicken breast into small slices or cubes and cook on a low heat until brown.
  • Add the beansprouts and cook until soft. Then add some soy sauce.
  • Add the diced onions and cook until transparent.
  • Lastly add the egg noodles and add soy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 9.1

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Based on a recipe from my Chinese Cooking Class Cookbook. Since this recipe has you removing the skin and bones from the chicken breasts, you can probably get away with using boneless skinless breasts versus the whole breasts; I often find the whole breasts cheaper so I use them. NOTE: preparation and cooking times do not include the 2-3 hours that the noodles need to dry nor the 1 hour that the chicken and pork marinate in the refrigerator before cooking.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces chinese-style thin egg noodles
salt
vegetable oil (for frying)
2 whole chicken breasts
8 ounces boneless lean pork
3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry, divided
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (1-inch square)
1 garlic clove, minced
8 ounces deveined shelled shrimp
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, diagonally cut into 1-inch slices
8 green onions, chopped (with tops)
4 ounces cabbage, shredded (1/4 of small head)

Steps:

  • FRIED NOODLES:.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions until tender yet still firm, about 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water and drain again.
  • Prepare jelly-roll pan or cookie sheets by placing several layers of paper towels on. Spread cooked noodles over paper towels; allow to dry 2 to 3 hours.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F . With slotted spoon or tongs, lower a small portion of noodles into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 30 seconds.
  • Drain noodles on paper towels. Repeat until all noodles are fried.
  • CHOW MEIN:.
  • Remove skin and bones from chicken breasts.
  • Cut chicken and pork into 1-inch pieces.
  • In large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 ½ teaspoons sherry and 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce. Add chicken and pork, tossing to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Combine remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons sherry, 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce, water and bouillon granules in small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Toss in ginger and garlic, stir-frying 1 minute. Add chicken and pork; stir-fry until cooked through and no longer pink in center, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; stir-fry until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Toss veggies into wok; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bouillon-soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens; cook and stir an additional minute.
  • Arrange Fried Noodles on serving plate; top with chicken mixture and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 167.2, Sodium 1043.6, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 40.1

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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There are lots of chow mein recipes out there, but this is how I like to make it. It reminds me of fast food chow mein, but it's not nearly as greasy. I call for chicken here, but use whatever protein you like- or none at all!

Provided by IngridH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons soy sauce (I use low sodium)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into very thin slices
12 ounces chow mein noodles (the soft kind found fresh, not the hard crunchy ones)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 small napa cabbage, sliced into 1 inch strips
2 baby bok choy, sliced into 1 inch strips
5 ounces water chestnuts, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken: Combine the 2 teaspoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Add the sliced chicken, and toss to completely coat. Set aside while you cook the noodles.
  • Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions, drain well, and set aside.
  • Heat half of the oil (1 tablespoon) in a very large skillet or wok. When is is very hot, but not smoking, add the chicken mixture, and stir fry until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate, set aside and keep warm.
  • Add the rest of the oil to the skillet, then add the cabbage, bok choy, water chestnuts and garlic; stir fry for a couple of minutes until the vegetables begin to wilt. Add the noodles, and continue to cook until the noodles are hot, and well combined with the vegetables.
  • Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, toss to combine. Add the chicken, toss to combine.
  • Transfer the chow mein to a serving platter, and top with the chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 965.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.2

HONG KONG-STYLE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



Hong Kong-Style Chicken Chow Mein image

A delicious chow mein with crispy noodles.

Provided by DecompileCodex

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 egg white, beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (8 ounce) package Chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
½ cup chicken broth
3 spring onions, chopped, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine (sake)
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken with egg white, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Drain. Spread out on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir noodles in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir chicken into the wok; cook, stirring frequently, until white, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  • Pour chicken stock into the wok; stir in spring onions, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper, and black pepper.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour into the wok. Stir in oyster sauce. Add chicken and bean sprouts; cook and stir until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 579 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your chow mein will taste. This is especially true for the vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a high-quality soy sauce: Soy sauce is one of the key ingredients in chow mein, so it's important to use a high-quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the noodles: The noodles should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Add a variety of vegetables: Chow mein is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables that you like to the dish.
  • Serve immediately: Chow mein is best served immediately after it is cooked. The noodles will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Umami chicken chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With its savory sauce, tender chicken, and crispy vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give umami chicken chow mein a try. You won't be disappointed!

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